So which is it? The boss says they are secure, POTUS says they’re secure.

The Duke University article on the subject goes into more detail about how her department works in the context of day-to-day operations:

The department operates in an “evolving threat environment” and seeks to “maximize our ability to minimize risk,” she said. The paradigm for terrorism has changed, from a complex conspiracy created abroad and coming here, to a growing threat from homegrown, “lone wolf” actors. She pointed to the Fort Hood shooting and the bomb planted along a parade route in Spokane, Wash., as examples of domestic terrorism.

“Homeland security is really hometown security,” and is a shared responsibility, she said.

The article also quoted Janet Napolitano on her response to a question about the DREAM Act:

During a question-and-answer session, an audience member identified herself as “an undocumented dreamer,” while her companion asked if President Obama would enact Dream Act provisions via executive order.

“The president will not do it through executive fiat. Only Congress can address this,” Napolitano said, but she stressed the importance of Obama’s support for the reform, which until recently had bipartisan support.

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